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Jam Hill — Summits 25.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 568757
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oxford quadrangle, the summit known as Jam Hill sits 25.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jam Hill as a summit on the Oxford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568757. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jam Hill sits at 44.13917° N, 70.43401° W (DMS 44°08′21″ N, 70°26′02″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jam Hill itself. The ones closest to Jam Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Oxford | — | 0.6 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Oxford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.4 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 4 mi |
| Dean Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4.4 mi |
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 4.5 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Jam Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 25.4 miles (southeast) and you reach Jam Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.139°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jam Hill track the nearby Robinson Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jam Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jam Hill located?
Jam Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jam Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jam Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jam Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568757 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jam Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140058.